New house and garage with septic tank at Bryanstown, Ballinea

Westmeath County Council has granted a conditional approval for Ashley Ruane’s proposal to build a new house and detached garage at Bryanstown, Ballinea near Mullingar. The planning application, reference 2660244, was submitted on 12 May 2026 and the council issued its decision on 6 July 2026. The approved scheme includes a dwelling house, a separate garage and a septic tank with an associated percolation area to manage wastewater.

The approval is conditional, meaning that Ruane will need to meet specific conditions set by the council before construction can commence. Details of those conditions are not yet published but typically cover matters such as site drainage, access and environmental protection.

The site sits in the rural part of Ballinea, within the Mullingar postal district (N91 X240). The decision follows a review of the application against local planning policies and the relevant national regulations for on‑site wastewater treatment.

Residents and local stakeholders were invited to comment during the consultation period that ran from 12 May until 6 July. No objections were recorded in the council’s public register.

The council has made the full planning file available online under reference 2660244. For more details, consult the Westmeath County Council planning portal.

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